Split pallet device

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a split pallet device that include a base pallet with a first half, a second half and a bottom surface, the first half and the second half of the base pallet are releasably attached together by a user to form the base pallet, the first half of the base pallet has a bottom surface and the second half of the base pallet has a bottom surface and a plurality of detachable wheels disposed on the bottom of the base pallet and the first half and the second half of the base pallet. The split pallet device also includes a plurality of latch fasteners releasably secure the first half and the second half of the base pallet together forming the base pallet.

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Pallets are often used during deliveries of large quantities of goods inorder to minimize product damage and promote efficient use of availablespace. However, when delivering the product, it may be necessary toremove product from the pallet due to difficulty maneuvering withintight confines due to the pallet's size.

The present invention generally relates to a pallet. More specifically,the invention is a split pallet device.

It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet device thatallows a user to deliver a product set on the split pallet devicewithout removing the product from the split pallet device.

It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet device thatallows a user to deliver a product relatively faster and with relativelyless work than a traditional pallet.

It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet device thatallows a user to relatively more easily rotate a product set on thesplit pallet device than a traditional pallet.

What is really needed is a split pallet device that allows a user todeliver a product set on the split pallet device without removing theproduct from the split pallet device that allows a user to deliver aproduct relatively faster and with relatively less work than atraditional pallet that allows a user to relatively more easily rotate aproduct set on the split pallet device than a traditional pallet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments,but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in whichlike references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a split pallet device, according to anembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described usingterms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey thesubstance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it willbe apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention maybe practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes ofexplanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrativeembodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art thatthe present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Inother instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in ordernot to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, inturn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the presentinvention. However, the order of description should not be construed asto imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Inparticular, these operations need not be performed in the order ofpresentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrasegenerally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. Theterms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless thecontext dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a split pallet device 100, according toan embodiment of the present invention.

The split pallet device 100 includes a base pallet 110, a plurality ofdetachable wheels 120 and a plurality of latch fasteners 130. The basepallet 110 has a first half 112, a second half 114 and a bottom surface116 where the first half 112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet110 are releasably attached together to form the base pallet 110. Thefirst half 112 of the base pallet 110 has a bottom surface 113 and thesecond half 114 of the base pallet 110 has a bottom surface 115. Thefirst half 112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 can beseparated and releasably attached together as desired by a user toaccommodate relatively easier loading and unloading of objects such asproducts and goods onto and off of the base pallet 110. The base pallet110 is made of durable plastic but can be made of other suitable durablematerials such as wood or metal as well. The base pallet 110 isapproximately 36 inches in width by 36 inches in length or approximately36 inches in width by 40 inches in length or can have any other suitabledimensions as well.

The detachable wheels 120 are disposed on the bottom 116 of the basepallet 110 and the first half 112 and the second half 114 of the basepallet 110. FIG. 1 illustrates 8 detachable wheels 120 disposed on thebottom 116 of the base pallet 110 however any suitable number ofdetachable wheels 120 can be disposed on the bottom 116 of the basepallet 110. More specifically, there are 4 detachable wheels 120 on thebottom 113 of the first half 112 of the base pallet 110 and 4 detachablewheels 120 on the bottom 115 of the second half 114 of the base pallet110. The 4 detachable wheels 120 are disposed on each corner 117 of thebottom 113 of the first half 112 of the base pallet 110 and each corner119 of the bottom 115 of the second half 114 of the base pallet 110. Thedetachable wheels 120 can be removed as desired by a user as well. Thedetachable wheels 120 also allow a user to relatively better maneuverthe first half 112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 in arelatively cramped or confined space.

The latch fasteners 130 releasably secure the first half 112 and thesecond half 114 of the base pallet 110 together forming the base pallet110. FIG. 1 illustrates two latch fasteners 130 disposed on a top outeredge 132 of the base pallet 110 and a bottom outer edge 134 of the basepallet 110 between the first half 112 and the second half 114 of thebase pallet 110. The latch fasteners 130 however can be disposed at anysuitable area and in any suitable quantity between the first half 112and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110. The latch fasteners 130can also be any suitable type of releasable fastener to secure the firsthalf 112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 such as amagnetic fastener or a hook and loop fastener (not shown).

The split pallet device 100 allows a user to deliver a product set onthe split pallet device 100 without removing the product from the splitpallet device 100 that allows a user to deliver a product relativelyfaster and with relatively less work than a traditional pallet thatallows a user to relatively more easily rotate a product set on thesplit pallet device 100 than a traditional pallet.

The split pallet device can be split in half in order to facilitate usein relatively smaller areas. The split pallet device is a well-suitedalternative to traditional pallet products. Relatively easy to use, whenin a relatively cramped or confined space, the split pallet device issplit in the middle, utilizing a plurality of built-in attaching anddetaching fasteners located on either ends of the center of the splitpallet device. The split pallet device is able to reduce physical strainon users as well as expedite a delivery process. The split pallet devicecan be utilized by pallet manufacturers, beverage companies, foodproduct companies and any company which requires rotation of theirproduct at the time of delivery.

The split pallet device features an approximate 40 inches×36 inches oran approximate 36 inches×36 inches plastic pallet capable of beingattached or detached at the center, successfully facilitating thedelivery process. The split pallet device is designed to allow forinstallation of 8 wheels at the base and 4 wheels on each half, in orderto further assist in relieving physical strain on a user.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoingembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventionis not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention canbe practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit andscope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded asillustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

1. A split pallet device, comprising: a base pallet defined by adiscrete first half and a directly adjoining discrete second half,wherein said first half and said second half of said base pallet arereleasably attached together to form said base pallet and said firsthalf of said base pallet has a first bottom surface and said second halfof said base pallet has a second bottom surface; a plurality ofdetachable wheels disposed on said bottom surface of said base pallet,wherein at least one detachable wheel is disposed on said first bottomsurface and on said second bottom surface half of said base pallet; andat least two latch fasteners releasably secured to said first half andsaid second half, wherein at least one of said latch fasteners isdisposed on a top outer edge of the base pallet and at least one of saidlatch fasteners is disposed on said bottom outer edge of said basepallet. 2-20. (canceled)
 21. The split pallet device of claim 1, whereinsaid first half and said second half are identical rectangular members;one detachable wheel are attached to each corner of said first half; andone detachable wheel are attached to each corner of said second half.